Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.09
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
45.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
KALU Dividend Income Check
Safety
45.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.2% and trend is rising.
KALU Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$3.09
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout45.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout206.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR2.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.8%
1Y Total Return169.4%
5Y Total Return40.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,06810Y ago$23,50520Y ago$61,147
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
KALU Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
KALU Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation distributes 45.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 206.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KALU does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 2.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KALU returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 1.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 40.7%, with dividends contributing 11.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,505 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
KALU Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$15.30
Avg/Payment$0.7650
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026Latest | $0.7700 | — | 1.73% | May 15, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.7700 | — | 2.42% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.7700 | — | 3.22% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $0.7700 | — | 3.71% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.7700 | — | 5.08% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.7700 | — | 4.25% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $0.7700 | — | 4.51% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | $0.7700 | — | 3.95% | Aug 15, 2024 |
KALU Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#1 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
45.6% payout
Streak
0Y
2.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.8%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st KALUKaiser Aluminum Corp… | $2.9B | 1.8% | 45.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  AAAlcoa Corporation | $16.2B | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $3.5B | 0.4% | 17.4% | 5 | Sustainable |
 ATIATI Inc. | $22.3B | 0.1% | 3.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HWMHowmet Aerospace Inc… | $109.3B | 0.2% | 12.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 CRSCarpenter Technology… | $22.1B | 0.2% | 10.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MTRNMaterion Corporation | $4.0B | 0.3% | 15.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
KALU Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.54 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $3.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.77 | 45.5% | 2.20x | 3.2% |
| 2024 | $3.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.87 | 107.3% | 0.93x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $3.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.92 | 105.5% | 0.95x | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $3.08 | 6.9% | 4 | $-1.86 | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $2.88 | 7.5% | 4 | $-1.17 | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2020 | $2.68 | 11.7% | 4 | $1.81 | 148.1% | 0.68x | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $2.40 | 9.1% | 4 | $3.83 | 62.7% | 1.60x | 2.5% |
| 2018 | $2.20 | 10.0% | 4 | $5.43 | 40.5% | 2.47x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $2.00 | -11.1% | 4 | $2.63 | 76.0% | 1.31x | 2.1% |
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Start ComparisonKALU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KALU stock.
How much dividend does KALU pay per share?
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.09 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KALU's next ex-dividend date?
KALU's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KALU typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KALU's dividend safe?
KALU's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +45.6% and FCF payout ratio of +206.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has KALU increased its dividend?
KALU has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.8%.
How often does KALU pay dividends?
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.09 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KALU grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KALU five years ago would be worth approximately $14,068 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KALU's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KALU's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.